Uchi Short Answer

Sauvignon Blanc Characteristics

high acid, herbaceous, light-medium body

Assyrtiko Characteristics

High acid, bone dry, high minerality, saline notes

Chardonnay Characteristics

Medium-full body, moderate-high acid, dry finish, oaky/buttery notes

Riesling Characteristics

Bone dry to syrup sweet, high acid

Choose a sparkling wine from Uchi’s list and describe how you would recommend it to a guest

Bouvet: fruity (strawberries, bright red fruits), silky/creamy mouthfeel (aged on lees), delicate and easy-drinking.

Pinor Noir Characteristics

tart, light-medium body, bright red fruits,

Tempranillo Characteristics

medium body, smoky, red fruits

Cabernet Sauvignon Characteristics

Full body, high tannins, dark fruit

How many ounces are Uchi’s wine pours?

5 and 8 ounces

Define Nigori

Unfiltered or coarsely filtered sake that retains some rice solids, leading to a cloudy appearance and fuller mouthfeel. Often sweet.

Define Tokubetsu

“Special,” often listed in tandem with specific style (ex: Tokubetsu Junmai). Denotes a step up in quality due to an elevated or distinctive production method, using things like special yeast, higher polish rice, unique rice, etc.

Define Junmai

“Pure rice” meaning that the sake was produced with only rice, koji, yeast, and water, with no added alcohol. Usually has a richer, fuller mouthfeel and pronounced rice-derived flavors.

Define Ginjo

A premium grade of sake where the rice is milled to 60% of its original size, brewed with labor intensive techniques and lower fermentation temperatures, leading to an aromatic, fruity, and delicate flavor profile.

Define Futushu

“Tableside” sake. Includes added brewer’s alcohol.

A guest would like a sweet, cloudy sake. What do you suggest?

I would suggest a nigori, like Sho Chiku Bai or Lake Effect.

What are the names of the small glass and box that some of our sakes are served in?

Masu and choko

Why do we over pour the glass and box of sake?

A sign of abundance, hospitality, and generosity.

Which grades of sake are typically served in a sake stem?

Ginjo and Daiginjo

How many ounces are the by-the-glass sake pours?

4 ounces

Choose a sake from Uchi’s list that hasn’t been discussed in any of the questions above and describe how you would recommend it to a guest.